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Britney didn’t invite her mom to the wedding. Do you have to invite yours?

1119 DAYS AGO | 6.15.2022

Britney didn’t invite her mom to the wedding. Do you have to invite yours?

Britney Spears married longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari in an intimate celebrity wedding. The pop icon did not invite her mother, father, or several other rela...

A wedding officiant holds an index card with his wedding speech, and a glass of champagne during a toast following the wedding ceremony. Beside him, a bride and groom watch and smile, while friends and family members look happily at each other

1120 DAYS AGO | 6.14.2022

Take this Quiz Before You Ask a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding

Have a friend or relative in mind to ask to officiate your wedding, but not sure if they’re the right choice for your ceremony? This quiz will help you choos...

Good news for online-ordained ministers in Tennessee as ongoing lawsuit continues

1120 DAYS AGO | 6.14.2022

Good news for online-ordained ministers in Tennessee as ongoing lawsuit conti...

The most recent update from American Marriage Ministries on the fight against Tennessee's discriminatory anti-online ordination law SB 1377 / HB 0213. With i...

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Bride and groom pose outside for wedding photos after the ceremony

977 DAYS AGO | 11.4.2022

Can’t Afford a Wedding? How to Get Married for (Almost) Free

How to have a free wedding, or almost free! If you can't afford a wedding, consider these alternatives for a free wedding officiant, free wedding venue, and ...

How to Become a Wedding Celebrant & Officiate a Wedding for the First Time

978 DAYS AGO | 11.3.2022

How to Become a Wedding Celebrant & Officiate a Wedding for the First Time

Follow these simple steps to get ordained online, register as a wedding celebrant, and complete our free minister training! American Marriage Ministries make...

Simple Buddhist Chant for Love & Awareness in Your Wedding Ceremony

979 DAYS AGO | 11.2.2022

Simple Buddhist Chant for Love & Awareness in Your Wedding Ceremony

Planning a Buddhist wedding ceremony? This simple Buddhist chant and incense offering is spoken by the wedding officiant to welcome wholehearted awareness, l...

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2225 DAYS AGO | 6.5.2019

An Open Letter to Members of the Tennessee Legislature

An open letter from American Marriage Ministries to the Tennessee legislature protesting a restrictive new marriage law.

Are you affected by the new Tennessee Marriage Law?

2226 DAYS AGO | 6.4.2019

Are you affected by the new Tennessee Marriage Law?

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4 Incredible Ceremonies Officiated By Friends and Family

2237 DAYS AGO | 5.24.2019

4 Incredible Ceremonies Officiated By Friends and Family

Every year, more Americans choose friends and family members to officiate weddings, here are there stories.

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